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phase diagram
This term is a technical specification used primarily in thermodynamics, chemistry, and materials science. It describes the stability of different states of matter, such as solid, liquid, and gas, under varying external conditions. The term is highly formal and restricted to scientific and academic registers.
Because it refers to a specific type of scientific chart, it is treated as a standard countable noun. It is frequently paired with adjectives like binary, ternary, or pressure-temperature to specify the number of components or the variables being plotted.
Meanings
A graphical representation showing the conditions of temperature, pressure, or other variables under which distinct phases of a substance coexist in equilibrium.
Examples
The professor asked the students to draw a phase diagram for water.
Looking at the phase diagram, we can identify the triple point of the substance.
I cannot figure out how to read this binary phase diagram.
The phase diagram shows the stability of the solid phase at high pressure.
We need to consult the phase diagram to determine the melting point at this pressure.
This phase diagram illustrates the transition from liquid to gas.
Wait, is this the correct phase diagram for the iron carbon system?
The researcher plotted the data points on a phase diagram to analyze the equilibrium.